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José Pedro Morgado is an accomplished academic, researcher, and coach specializing in exercise physiology, sports science, and swimming. He currently serves as a University Research Assistant and Adjunct Professor at Universidade Lusófona in Lisbon, Portugal, where he is a key member of the CIDEFES research center. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, covering subjects such as biochemistry, sports training, exercise physiology, and swimming. He has also actively participated in the supervision and examination of master's and doctoral theses in exercise, nutrition, and well-being.
With over 15 years of higher education teaching experience, Morgado has held faculty positions at institutions including Universidade Europeia, Instituto Superior de Ciências Educativas, and Instituto Piaget. He has contributed to curriculum development, implemented blended learning methodologies, and served on academic councils.
Morgado is a certified swimming coach (Grade 3) and has an extensive coaching background, notably with Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Sport Algés e Dafundo, where his teams achieved multiple national records and medals, and qualified athletes for international competitions, including the Olympic Games. He has also led inclusive and youth development projects in swimming.
His research is internationally recognized, focusing on training assessment, heart rate variability, overtraining, exercise immunology, and the physiological effects of exercise in elite athletes. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, particularly on the immune response to exercise and swimming performance. Morgado has coordinated and participated in several funded projects, including Erasmus+ Sport initiatives on dual careers for athletes and inclusive sports, as well as R&D projects on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and fatigue in military operations.
He is an award-winning researcher, recognized for his contributions to pediatric exercise science and inclusive sports, and has received funding and honors from European and national agencies.
Morgado is fluent in Portuguese and English, with working knowledge of French, and demonstrates strong digital literacy and adaptability to new technologies.
His professional credentials include the titles of Physical Exercise Technician and Swimming Coach, and he is an active member of the European College of Sports Science.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, in Human Motricity in the speciality of Exercise Physiology. Thesis: Immune Cell Changes in Elite Swimmers: Response to Acute Exercise and Training, Universidade de Lisboa
1 Sept 2009 → 5 Jan 2016
Master, in High Performance Training. Thesis: The effect of acute and chronic exercise on the immune system of competitive swimmers: influence of gender, Universidade de Lisboa
1 Sept 2005 → 7 Jul 2008
Bachelor, Degree in Sports Science, with a specialisation in Physical Education and School Sport, Universidade de Lisboa
1 Sept 1999 → 31 May 2004
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ISC - Beyond Handicaps: Inclusive Swimming Competition
MORGADO, J. P. E. D. R. (PI), Matias, A. C. F. N. (Researcher) & Gomes, L. C. D. F. (Researcher)
31/12/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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ACTIVUS: ACTIVUS: Activating the Dual Career and Holistic Development of Young, Talented Athletes across Europe
MORGADO, J. P. E. D. R. (PI), Gomes, L. C. D. F. (Researcher) & Matias, A. C. F. N. (Researcher)
1/03/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Solver ATE
SANTOS, T. G. S. D. (PI), Gomes, L. C. D. F. (CoPI), Matias, A. C. F. N. (CoPI) & MORGADO, J. P. E. D. R. (Researcher)
Project: Research
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Body composition and muscular strength: effects of deployment in the Portuguese Air Force flight squads
Matias, A. C. F. N., Borges, H., Valamatos, M. J., Cavaca, M. L., Cardoso, J., Reis, J. F., Morgado, J. P., Vaz, J., Baptista, J., Monteiro, C. P., Fernandes, T., Curto, D., Manuel, N., Jesus, F., Carlos, R., Pardal, M., Vitorino, S., Nunes, T., Ribeiro, H. & Silva, C. & 2 others, , 2024, p. 666. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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10x25 all-out: válido para determinar a velocidade crítica e sensível ao treino em nadadores juvenis?
Morgado, J. P., Curto, D., Matias, A. C. F. N., Monteiro, C. P. & Reis, J. F., 2023, In: Proceedings of the XLV Technical and Scientific Congress of the Portuguese Association of Swimming Technicians. 19, S2, p. 9-10Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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ACTIVUS – Activating the Dual Career of Athletes and Holistic Development of Young, Talented Athletes across Europe
Morgado, J. P., Matias, A. C. F. N. & Gomes, L. C. D. F., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Inclusive Swimming Competition - Beyond Handicaps
Morgado, J. P., Matias, A. C. F. N. & Gomes, L. C. D. F., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Metodologias da quantificação da carga de treino no âmbito da monitorização do treino da Natação Pura Desportiva
Morgado, J. P., Cunha, P. J. R. & Fidalgo, J. S., 2023, Estudos em Natação: Parte 1 - Os Quatro Nados Convencionais. Quântica Editora, p. 201-229Translated title of the contribution :Methodologies for quantifying training load in the context of monitoring competitive swimming training Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Secretary of the CIDEFES' investigation center general assembly
MORGADO, J. P. E. D. R. (Participant)
1 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Other
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MOV.ONIC@ - Movimento e Atividade Física para Pessoas com Doença Crónica
MORGADO, J. P. E. D. R. (Participant), Matias, A. C. F. N. (Participant), Gomes, L. C. D. F. (Participant), Palmeira, A. (Participant) & Sousa, A. M. T. D. (Participant)
28 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Athlete's shoulder injuries: prevention and return to competition
Pina, N. (Speaker) & MORGADO, J. P. E. D. R. (Speaker)
2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Motivation in Swimming Age Groups
MORGADO, J. P. E. D. R. (Speaker)
2010Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Expert's Choice: 2018's Most Exciting Research in the Field of Pediatric Exercise Science
Morgado, J. P. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Honorary award